Tennessee Rep Criticized for Comments on Black Congressman and Trans People

Harshbarger criticized for comments about Black congressman, trans people

WASHINGTON (WJHL) — Northeast Tennessee Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger is facing criticism after referring to a Black representative as "boy," questioning his use of a cane, and referring to transgender people as "fairies." The Republican congresswoman's comments came during an interview with local Christian group FAME Ministries. $5M secured for Jonesborough, Johnson City bike path link A variety of subjects were discussed during the ove…

Rep. Harshbarger calls Black congressman 'boy' in interview

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — During an interview with the podcast FAME Ministries, Representative Diana Harshbarger (R-Tennessee) called Representative Al Green (D-Texas) "boy." FAME Ministries posted the podcast to their Facebook page on Friday. During the podcast, she also referred to transgender people as "fairies" then said she wanted to "love them into the love of Christ." Knoxville woman faces eviction due to daughter’s behavior at apart…

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White lawmaker calls Rep. Al Green 'boy', suggests he concealed gun in cane

Photo: Getty Images Tennessee Rep. Diana Harshbarger (R) is facing backlash after she referred to Texas Rep. Al Green (D) as “boy” and suggested her colleague was concealing a gun in his cane. During an interview with F.A.M.E. Ministries, a Johnson City, Tennessee Christian group, Harshbarger spoke out against Green, who was removed from President … Continued